Battle of the Borders

A surreal Borjas versus Caplan debate (with a surprise guest!)

By the power of John Papola, the visionary mind behind the famed rap battles of Keynes versus Hayek and Marx versus Mises, comes an all-new musical showdown on the economics of immigration. Borjas versus Caplan, the rap battle, has finally dropped.

Pro-wrestling-themed.

Though I’m a big fan of karaoke, Papola wisely cast professional singers (and actor/athletes) to play Bryan Caplan promoting open borders, George Borjas promoting immigration restriction, and a surprise guest professor to highlight the culture transplant.

In case you’re wondering, I’ve non-musically debated immigration against both opponents in real life. Here’s Caplan versus Borjas; here’s Caplan versus the surprise.

My favorite line in the immigration rap battle:

If you're worried about civic knowledge,
Your bigger concern should be who's teaching college.

I only wish my character got to use a hardback Open Borders as a bludgeon, with an extreme close-up of the cover. Blood spatter optional.

Please share “Battle of the Borders” far and wide, this video is awesome beyond words. Family friendly; your kids should see it.

P.S. If anyone in the world of ideas wants to follow up with a more serious discussion, I am game.